How to Do Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

  1. 01Bend at the hips until the upper body is just above parallel to the floor with dumbbells hanging down.
  2. 02Raise the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until the elbows are level with the shoulders.
  3. 03Ensure the palms face the floor at the top of the movement to isolate the rear deltoid.
  4. 04Control the weight back to the center, stopping just before the dumbbells touch.
  5. 05Maintain a slight bend in the knees to stabilize the lower back.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the weight shifted into the heels to maintain a stable base and prevent the torso from bobbing during the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise work?

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise correctly?

Bend at the hips until the upper body is just above parallel to the floor with dumbbells hanging down. Raise the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until the elbows are level with the shoulders. Ensure the palms face the floor at the top of the movement to isolate the rear deltoid. Control the weight back to the center, stopping just before the dumbbells touch. Maintain a slight bend in the knees to stabilize the lower back.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise?

Keep the weight shifted into the heels to maintain a stable base and prevent the torso from bobbing during the lift.

Is Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise?

Dumbbell Rear Lateral Raise uses dumbbell.

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